Special Education Assistant – Health Aide

Memspa; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Sick Time Off

Personal Time Off

6 School Closure Days

Retirement

Holidays per bargaining unit

Job summary

Mason Public Schools in Michigan is seeking a Special Education Assistant – Health Aide to support students in general or special education settings. The Health Aide assists with personal care, health plans, and one-on-one instruction, including toileting and diabetic needs, under the supervision of the principal and classroom teacher.

The role requires a high school diploma, experience with children, and the ability to work 32.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with reading and writing, acting as a reader/scribe when needed.
• Support students in general or special education classrooms.
• Assist with health care plans and personal care needs as identified in health plans.
• Provide one-on-one instruction and supervise or redirect attention.
• Help prepare and modify teaching materials and support mobility around the building.
• Support peer activities and monitor student safety.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Deadline: September 20, 2026
District/Organization: Mason Public Schools
Position/Type: Other, part time
Salary: $15.81 hourly

Building:

Alaiedon Elementary / Mason Public Schools / In-Person

Reports to:

Principal

About Mason Public Schools:

Located in the heart of Michigan, minutes from the State Capitol and Michigan State University, Mason Public Schools serves more than 3,200 students across six school buildings. A team of 500 talented educators and support staff serve our schools, exhibiting a high level of commitment to our students. Mason Public Schools is proudly supported by our community through the Mason Public Schools Foundation and the approval of a bond to improve classrooms, safety, transportation, technology, facility infrastructure, and furniture and equipment.

Your journey starts here:

Every Student. Every Day.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI):

Through authentic learning opportunities, Mason Public Schools is committed to an inclusive environment. Our students, staff, and community respectfully acknowledge and value the diverse cultures,lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and identities of each other.

Job Summary:

The Special Education Assistant – Health Aide assists the classroom teacher in providing support to students in the general education or special education classrooms. The Health Aide works directly with students who have a variety of needs, including physical, emotional and learning, providing personalized assistance. Some of the responsibilities include helping with toileting, diabetic and other personal care needs when necessary, supporting students from special education classrooms,providing one-on-one instruction, and managing behaviors.

Qualifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children

QualificationsDesired:

• Experience with high school students

Job Description:

• Assisting students with reading and writing, acting as a reader/scribe to the student
• Work with students in a general education or special educationclassroom setting
• Assisting students with health care plans
• Individual tutoring in academics and social skills
• Directing/redirecting attention
• Finding, modifying, preparing materials
• Assisting/monitoring moving around the building
• Assistwith peer supportactivities
• Assisting student(s) with toileting and diabetic needs as identified through an individual health plan

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• This position requires long periods of standing, sitting, and walking.
• The position requires occasional lifting of supplies and movement of classroom furnishings during the course of the school day.
• Work takes place both indoors and outdoors, with the possibility of some travel to other schools or field trip locations.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 3:30 pm, 6.5 hours per day, 32.5 hours weekly, school year schedule of August to June annually.

Benefits:

Life Insurance, Sick Time Off, Personal Time Off, 6 School Closure Days, Retirement, and Holidaysper the bargaining unit agreement.

Wage:

$15.81 hourly. Annual raises for the first five years, then every 5 years per the bargaining agreement.

Deadline:

September 20th, 2026